The Economic Times - Total giving exceeded $300 billion for the first time and was nearly 4 percent more than in 2006, or 1 percent more when adjusted for inflation, according to the report. Just over half the $229 billion given by individuals in 2007 came from households earning in the top 10 percent of U.S. incomes. The amount given by individuals rose 3 percent compared to 2006, but edged downward when adjusted for inflation. In most years, some two-thirds of Americans donate to charity.
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